Everyone has their own opinions about friends with benefits, and we all either know someone with one, or have one ourselves. So is having a friend with benefits crossing the line? Getting into that kind of relationship can stem from a few different situations. Sometimes when you go through a breakup, it can be even [...]
Name :: Georgia Fish Date of Birth :: 11-05-1993 Profession :: WQS tour surfer and Piping Hot team rider Hailing from Flinders on the Mornington Penninsula, Georgia Fish is one of Victoria’s most prominent and powerful female surfers. Georgia has won Rip Curl Gromsearch events across the country and placed second in arguably the world’s [...]
I remember being a teenager. It might surprise you but it wasn’t that long ago. I remember trying to wear the right clothes on free dress day to impress the other kids, stressing out about pimples, giggling about boys and totally freaking out if my mum ever embarrassed me in front of my friends. Which [...]
Around 1 in 6 young people have anxiety, and because adolescence is such a period of change it can be hard to tell the difference between normal teenager behaviour and anxiety. This article will inform and help you to be a supportive friend if you think your friend could be suffering- and of course if [...]
Have you ever gone into someone’s phone, email or Facebook and looked at their messages? Maybe it was your boyfriend, friend or family member? Most of us have before. I’m definitely not proud to admit I have. Just picture it: they’ve left the room for a couple of minutes and their phone is sitting on [...]
Okay, we’ve all heard it before, you need to have self esteem. All this is is just another way of saying that you love yourself. We’re not talking about the term ‘love yourself‘ we use to describe those girls who are so full of ego and consider themselves better than others. ‘Love yourself’ is when [...]
Stephany Avila is a beautiful, strong, business smart and a well established Australian actress. Leading a cast of new actors, Stephany is only 22 years old speaks fluent Spanish, she mentors aspiring actors and she is also a writer. Stephany with her “go getter” attitude is now building her own creative empire. As you speak [...]
For my first article with TGSG I wanted to write about something that is not only important in the wider community, but also an issue that I have a personal connection with. Having just celebrated World Health Day, I want you to take a moment to think about not only your physical health but your mental [...]
Good friends are hard to find. There is nothing like having a friend to share good times and not so good times with. Surprisingly enough, it takes work to find a good friend and to be a good friend, however it is definitely worth it once we find one. Girls can tend to be too [...]
I’m sure most of you already know what sexting is. I’m also sure plenty of you reading this have sexted before, or know someone who has. For those of you know don’t know, sexting is texting someone sexually suggestive messages along with nude or semi-nude photos. There are some things that you should all be [...]
One of the most unfortunate things about being a female is the bitching. You know: the hurtful XTL gossip, the spreading of rumours and lies, and that horrible feeling that people are whispering about you as you walk by. We’ve all been there, and it’s not a nice feeling at all. It’s one of those [...]
Have you finally started to realise it’s not such a good idea to work in front of the TV, and that you actually need a proper study space? Look no further; here at TGSG we have the essentials for the perfect study space and a few ideas to get you started on a great study [...]
Ever had trouble fitting in? Just how far would you go to fit in? Have you ever crossed the line to fit in? For the majority of us, high school is a nightmare. For some, it’s the insane amount of homework that gets them down. Others, because your dream guy has been in the same [...]
This title is a bit misleading. Not the secrets part because most people don’t know what I’m going to share with you about self-esteem. The misleading part is about ‘getting’ self-esteem. We talk about self-esteem like it’s something you need to get more of. People who are bullied are constantly told they need more self-esteem [...]
The quality of friendship varies; we have those amazing friends who we can confide in when we need to, the fun loving friends who we choose to let our hair down with and push us out of our comfort zones, then we have the frenemy, the one that we’ve tried to push away in the [...]
1. Gossip Talking about someone behind their back is never nice, but it’s even worse when posted on social media. Gossiping on social media is XTL, and can have a devastating impact on the person being talked about. Social media bullying (yes gossip is bullying) can lead to depression, anxiety and in some cases it [...]
Snapchat is a new app on the block, which allows you to send pictures, video, text and even drawings to your friends that disappear after a set amount of time. Sounds like fun right? Maybe not. Whilst the developers of the app say that screen grabs are not possible because the user must stay in [...]
Nervous anticipation fills the air; rows upon rows of tables are lined perfectly behind each other. Finally an invigilator declares, “Reading time commences…now”. Broken hearts; illness; family trouble; friendship dramas. Genevieve and Bianca have experienced first –hand that the realities of life do not take a break during the final year of secondary schooling. The [...]
You may find yourself asking: Who am I to be powerful, beautiful, successful and glorious? But the real question here is, who are you not to be? The main reason many of us are held back from the infinite possibilities of happiness and success is one thing — fear. Fear of what people might [...]
It’s no secret that the path to achieving your dreams can be an expensive one. The pressures of juggling study and work commitments, while trying to remain dedicated to and passionate about your goals, is enough to challenge even the most enthusiastic of dreamers. When seven times World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley was in the [...]
Discovering new places and befriending new faces is the best thing anyone could ever do. Being a pioneer of many adventures whilst travelling for a jam packed six weeks with my best friend over Europe has opened up a world of opportunity. Watching the sun set after camel trekking in Sahara desert, to exploring Barcelona [...]
I learn something new every day. Within any given moment, I can be incredibly inspired by people, and then in the next, absolutely disheartened by them. I’m the most positive person you don’t know, but I’m probably also the most likely to tell you how it really is. I’m passionate and complex and mad about [...]
When it comes to making your mark in the world and getting that all important first job, knowing who to approach, how to make the first contact, and assessing when the time is right, is a skill that absolutely anyone can master. All you need are a few pointers, clean shoes, and a bright smile! [...]
Dear Kez, Hello! It’s me! Your 43 year old self! I have so much to tell you, but first thing’s first: Don’t worry. The haircut will grow out. I know it looks crap but your hair will look fabulous again very soon. Just stop trying to cut fringes. They never work on us. Ever. Also, [...]
Throughout your teenage years, you go through many changes and challenges. Sometimes you just don’t have the person you need to speak with in your network. Sometimes you don’t want guidance from your friends, family or teachers. Sometimes you just want to speak with someone who does not know you, who you can trust, and [...]
